Association of Space Explorers USA (EIN 942992746) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Andrew Turnage

Phone

2812808172

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Association of Space Explorers USA, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $288K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $75K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) promotes education and the exploration of space, planet stewardship and global benefits of international cooperation.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $265,788

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6,159

Other Revenue $16,423

TOTAL REVENUE $288,370

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $117,670

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $121,999

Other Expenses $95,305

TOTAL EXPENSES $212,975

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$288,370	$253,168	+0.1%
Expenses	$212,975	$198,204	+0.1%
Net Income	$75,395	$54,964	+0.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$109,308

Total Directors

$109,308

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Michael Lopez-Alegria	Vice-President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Andy Turnage	Executive Director/Secreta	40.00	Officer Director	$109,308	$0	$109,308
Mark Brown	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Richard Hieb	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephen Oswald	Director	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Foreman	Director	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
William McArthur	Director	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Baker	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Fincke	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Olivas	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
John-David Bartoe	Treasurer	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$288,370	$212,975	$550,855	$75,395
2023	$253,168	$198,204	$475,460	$54,964
2019	$1,078,868	$968,656	$528,265	$110,212

Association of Space Explorers USA